A Review Of Authentication Methods

Nilesh Lal, Salendra Prasad, Mohammed Farik
unpublished
Authentication is process of granting a user access to an information system. There are three main types of authentication mechanisms-password entry, smart card, and biometric. Each authentication mechanism functions differently and has their strengths and weakness. In this paper we review different types of authentication mechanisms, their vulnerabilities, and recommend novel solutions.
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